Packaging Operators

Gem State Staffing; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

Gem State Staffing is seeking a Packaging Operator for a local manufacturing facility in Burley, Idaho. You will operate and maintain packaging machinery to ensure products are packaged correctly, efficiently, and safely.

This role offers a path to temp-to-hire with access to health benefits and a collaborative team environment. You will work nights from 7pm to 7am in a fast-paced production setting, with opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Packaging Operator or similar manufacturing role preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to learn packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust packaging machines to maintain workflow and meet goals.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specs.
• Load materials, inspect finished products, and perform minor adjustments.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns to maintenance and supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Basic mechanical aptitude

Job description

Gem State Staffing is now hiring Packaging Operators to join a local manufacturing facility.

As a Packaging Operator, you will operate and maintain packaging machinery to ensure products are packaged correctly, efficiently, and safely.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Duties

• Operate, monitor, and adjust packaging machines and production line equipment to maintain steady workflow and meet production goals.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify products meet company and customer specifications.
• Load raw materials into machines and inspect finished products for errors or defects.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and equipment adjustments as needed.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns to maintenance and supervisors.
• Keep accurate records of production counts, downtime, and equipment checks.
• Follow all safety guidelines, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, including sweeping and mopping under machines.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Packaging Operator, Production Worker, Machine Operator, or in a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks including standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn operation of packaging equipment.
• Dependable work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Shifts

Nights -7pm-7am

Work Environment

Exposure to loud machinery, moving mechanical parts, and manufacturing equipment.

Requires standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Benefits

• Temp-to-hire opportunities
• Access to health benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Health insurance